The South Korean government is hosting a contest with a total prize pool of 12 million won to find exemplary cases of the National Learning Card's usage.
On July 19, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced the '2026 National Learning Card Excellent Case Essay and Video Contest' to support continuous skill development among citizens and to disseminate outstanding achievements.
This contest aims to identify success stories of individuals who have participated in vocational training through the National Learning Card, particularly in the context of the growing influence of AI technology.
This year's contest will focus on four categories: employment in AI and digital industries, AI-based productivity enhancement and problem-solving, AI and digital technology-based entrepreneurship, and strengthening employment capabilities. Any citizen who has achieved results using the National Learning Card can participate by submitting essays or videos by August 23.
A total of 30 winners will be selected through a judging process, with a total prize of 12 million won awarded. The grand prize winner will receive a certificate of commendation from the Minister of Employment and Labor along with a cash prize of 2 million won. The selected cases will be used to create various promotional content, including webtoons, card news, and YouTube videos, to highlight the value of vocational training.
Park Do-in, Director of the Ministry's Vocational Competency Policy Bureau, stated, 'About 700,000 people benefit from opportunities for skill development each year through the National Learning Card. We will do our utmost to ensure that all citizens can access skill development opportunities suitable for the 'digital and AI era,' from basic AI competency training to nurturing AI talent.'
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